GeForce FX 5700 Ultra vs RADEON 9500

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9500

#727

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

54285%

#729

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

49210%

#730

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

49080%

#734

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

44630%

#735

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

44325%

#737

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

100%

#738

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

100%

#739

RADEON X850 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

80%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

75%

#742

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

50%

#743

RADEON 9200 SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

50%

#744

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

40%

#745

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

30%

#746

MOBILITY RADEON 9000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

30%

#747

GeForce4 MX 420

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

25%

#748

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

20%

#749

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

20%

#750

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

15%

#751

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

15%

#752

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

15%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The RADEON 9500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON 9500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra	RADEON 9500
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.9%)
Longevity	Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RADEON 9500 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce FX 5700 Ultra Benchmark Check

RADEON 9500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce FX 5700 Ultra and RADEON 9500

GeForce FX 5700 Ultra

The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34 points.

RADEON 9500

The RADEON 9500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 29 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 36 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra scores 34 versus the RADEON 9500's 36 — the RADEON 9500 leads by 5.9%. The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is built on Rankine while the RADEON 9500 uses GCN 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 2,048 (RADEON 9500). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (RADEON 9500). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra	RADEON 9500
G3D Mark Score	34	36+6%
Architecture	Rankine	GCN 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.731 TFLOPS+16%	4.096 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1155 MHz+16%	1000 MHz
ROPs	40+25%	32
TMUs	64	128+100%
L1 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra	RADEON 9500
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9500 has 128 MB. The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 0.5 MB (RADEON 9500) — the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra	RADEON 9500
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB+100%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra draws 25W versus the RADEON 9500's 95W — a 116.7% difference. The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 350W (RADEON 9500). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.

Feature	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra	RADEON 9500
TDP	25W-74%	95W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	1.4+250%	0.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the RADEON 9500 launched at $179 and now averages $30. The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 1.2 (RADEON 9500) — the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).